Division 3
KEY NEWS November2024
GREETINGSFROMTHE LIEUTENANTGOVERNOR
Hello Division 3! We are now in the month of November, the month of Thanksgiving! I hope that everyone has felt the spirit of generosity this month entails, and that it will inspire all of us to be generous ourselves. Key Club is an organization centered on the principle of serving others, but this month I would challenge each club to reflect someone who has served them in a meaningful way, and to give back by giving someone else something to be thankful for. I wish you all the best in everything you do this November!
Division 3 Key News
November 2024
2025: Key Club Centennial
2025 will be Key Club’s 100th birthday! As such, KCI has challenged every district to do a few things before the end of the year in order to receive recognition by KCI:
Increase Youth Opportunities Fund applications by 10%
Increase donations to Key Club Partner Charities by 10%
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by 10% Increase
Division 3 Key News
November 2024
Earl Collins Foundation Grants
Named in honor of the decorated Kiwanian Dr. Earl A. Collins, the Earl Collins Foundation was founded in 1960 in order for Missouri-Arkansas Kiwanians to invest funds into youth organizations, including Circle K International, Builders Clubs, KKids, Aktion Clubs, and our very own Key Clubs! In 1984, the Earl Collins Scholarship Fund was incorporated to further honor Dr. Collins. In 2020 The Earl Collins Foundation expanded to add a Grant Program for service leadership programs such as Key Club to fund service projects which require funding beyond the capacity of a single club. Every Key Club in Missouri and Arkansas is invited and encouraged to take advantage of the possibilities for service which the Earl Collins Foundation offers! Go to k14.site.kiwanis.org/earl-collins-foundation-scholarships/ and look for the ECF-Brochure under the “ECF Grants and Information” section for more information.
EARLCOLLINS GRANTS
If your Key Club has an idea for a large-scale service project, but is struggling to come up with the money to fund it, then an Earl Collins Foundation Grant may be perfect for you! The Earl Collins Foundation offers up to $500 in grants for service leadership programs; all you have to do to get the money is fill out the application under “ECF Grants and Information” on the Earl Collins site!
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EARLCOLLINS SCHOLARSHIPS
If you are a senior in high school, it is worth considering applying for an Earl Collins Scholarship application. Students who win the Earl Collins Scholarship will earn $1000 to support their academic futures. All scholarship applications are due by January 20, 2025, so if you are considering applying, it’s best to do so before the new year.
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Key Leader is a weekend experiential leadership program for today’s young leaders. This life-changing event focuses on service leadership as the first, most meaningful leadership-development experience. A Key Leader will learn the most important lesson of leadership it comes from helping others to succeed.
Camp War Eagle Rogers, AR April 25-27, 2025
